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Nicholas U. Scarsella

CAMBRIDGE INVESTMENT RESEARCH ADVISORS
Ann Arbor, MI 48106
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CRD#: 5587362
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Professional summary


Nicholas Umberto Scarsella is a registered financial advisor currently at CAMBRIDGE INVESTMENT RESEARCH ADVISORS, INC. located in Ann Arbor, Michigan and CAMBRIDGE INVESTMENT RESEARCH, INC. located in Ann Arbor, Michigan.

Nicholas is registered as an IAR (Investment Advisor Representative) and RR (Registered Representative) and started their career in finance in 2017. Nicholas has worked at 2 firms and has passed the Series 63, Series 65, Series 7TO, SIE and Series 6 exams.

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Question & Answer


Are you a "fiduciary"?
Yes

Aliases


None

Other business activities


Outside business activity is any business or activity undertaken by an advisor that is outside the scope of their relationship with their firm (e.g., consulting services, real estate, freelance work, teaching, etc.). Investors should stay informed about these activities to ensure no conflicts of interest.
1.CIRA, 1776 PLEASANT PLAIN RD, FAIRFIELD, IA, AS ADVISORY REP OF A RIA. INV REL - 1/MO - 1/TRADING. SEE EMPLOYMENT HISTORY FOR START DATE. 2.CRUMP, 1918 N MAIN ST, ROYAL OAK, MI, 1/2014 AS INDEPENDENT INSURANCE AGENT FOR VARIOUS INDEPENDENT INSURANCE COMPANIES. INV REL - 1/WK - 1/TRADING. 3. SUCCESSION CONCEPTS, 32003 PLYMOUTH ROAD, LIVONIA, MI, FINANCIAL ADVISOR RECRUITING, NIR-100/MO- 0/TRADING 4. RWS CONSULTING, INC. 32003 PLYMOUTH ROAD, LIVONIA, MI, VICE PRESIDENT, DIRECTION OF BUSINESS DEVELOPMENT, LLC AFFILIATION,08/19/20, NIR, 50/WK- 32.5/TRADING 5.RWS CONSULTING, INC, 32003 PLYMOUTH ROAD, LIVONIA, MI, BUSINESS CONSULTING, 08/17/18, PRESIDENT, 10/WK- 5/TRADING 6. NICTON, INC. / 28555 Orchard Lake Road, Suite 100, Farmington Hills MI / 12/2022 / OWNER, RENTAL PROPERTY / NIR / 5 HR/MO - 0 HR TRADING 7. RWS PLAINFIELD LLC / 5017 Plainfield Ave NE, Grand Rapids MI / 12/2022 / OWNER, RENTAL PROPERTY / NIR / 2 HR/MO - 0 HR TRADING 8. RWS CYPRESS LLC / 1660 Cypress Ct., Stow OH 44224 / 12/2022 / OWNER, RENTAL PROPERTY / NIR / 2 HR/MO - 0 HR TRADING 9. RWS LOUMOS LLC / 3217 Loumos Ct., Sturtevant WI / 12/2022 / OWNER, RENTAL PROPERTY / NIR / 2 HR/MO - 0 HR TRADING 10. RWS FORTUNE LLC / 28555 Orchard Lake Road, Suite 100, Farmington Hills MI / 12/2022 / OWNER, RENTAL PROPERTY / NIR / 2 HR/MO - 0 HR TRADING 11. RWS AGENCY / 28555 Orchard Lake Road, Suite 100, Farmington Hills MI / 12/2022 / OWNER, INSURANCE COMPANY / INV REL / 2 HR/MO - 0 HR TRADING 12. TAX SOLUTIONS CENTER LLC / 2350 Monroe St., Suite B, Dearborn MI / 12/2022 / OWNER, TAX PREP / NIR / 3 HR/MO - 0 HR TRADING 13. RWS FINANCIAL GROUP / 28555 Orchard Lake Road, Suite 100, Farmington Hills MI / 12/2022 / OWNER, DBA / INV REL / 250 HR/MO - 100 HR TRADING 14. ADDIEGRAY VENTURES LLC, 16502 Cypress Court, Northville MI 48168, 08/2025, Owner, Real Estate, NIR, 1 HR/MO, 0 HR/MO TRADING. 15. SCARSELLA ACRES LLC, 1212 M-66, Mancelona MI 49659, United States, START DATE 08/2025, Owner, Real Estate, NIR, 1 HR/MO - 0 HR/MO TRADING 16. CLARITY 365 LLC, 28555 Orchard Lake Road, Suite 100, Farmington Hills MI 48334, United States, 08/01/2025, Owner, Insurance/Benefits/Human Resources, NIR, 40 HR/MO - 0 HR/MO TRADING

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CRS (Client Relationship Summary) - RIA


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CRS (Customer Relationship Summary)

Certified licenses


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Experience


Current

February 17, 2017 - Present

CAMBRIDGE INVESTMENT RESEARCH ADVISORS, INC.

Office #1: 24 Frank Lloyd Wright Dr. Lobby K, Suite J4200, Ann Arbor, MI 48106Office #2: 28555 Orchard Lake Road, Suite 100, Farmington Hills, MI 48334
RIA
CRD#: 134139
Ann Arbor, MI
Current

April 15, 2017 - Present

CAMBRIDGE INVESTMENT RESEARCH, INC.

Office #1: 24 Frank Lloyd Wright Dr. Lobby K, Suite J4200, Ann Arbor, MI 48106Office #2: 28555 Orchard Lake Road, Suite 100, Farmington Hills, MI 48334
BD
CRD#: 39543
Ann Arbor, MI

Primary Firm SEC Registration


This SEC-registered firm can serve clients nationwide. Some states may require the firm to submit a notice filing if the firm has more than 5 clients or a physical office there. You can view these state-level filings under the section titled "State Registrations and Notice Filings".
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CAMBRIDGE INVESTMENT RESEARCH ADVISORS, INC.
AXIOM WEALTH PARTNERS | WITS FINANCIAL | WHITE & ASSOCIATES | THE AMERIFLEX GROUP (TAG) | TAG WEALTH | TAG ADVISORS | TAG | SUNRIZE RETIREMENT & FINANCIAL SERVICES | SUMMIT FINANCIAL SOLUTIONS | SUMMIT FINANCIAL & INSURANCE SERVICES LLC | SUMMIT FINANCIAL & INSURANCE SERVICES | STATELINE WEALTH ADVISORS | RIPCORD WEALTH | RIPCORD PARTNERS | PREFERRED PARTNERS | PIVOTAL FINANCIAL ADVISORS LLC | PARTNERS IN PLANNING, LLC | PARAGON FINANCIAL, LLC | JORDAN CREEK FINANCIAL SOLUTIONS | GATEWAY NW WEALTH ADVISORS | GATEWAY FINANCIAL SERVICES, INC | GATEWAY FINANCIAL ADVISORS, LLC | GATEWAY FINANCIAL ADVISORS | FINANCIAL INDEPENDENCE WEALTH MANAGEMENT, LLC | DUNCAN FINANCIAL GROUP, INC | DUNCAN FINANCIAL GROUP LLC | DUNCAN FINANCIAL GROUP | DUNCAN ADVISOR RESOURCES | CORE NORTH CAPITAL PLANNING | CANTELLA CAPITAL GROUP LLC | CANTELLA | CAMBRIDGE INVESTMENT RESEARCH ADVISORS, INC. | CAMBRIDGE | AXIOM WEALTH PARTNERS, LLC

CRD#: 134139 / SEC#: 801-63930

RIA
Registered Investment Advisory firm - (2/3/2005 Approved)

State Registrations and Notice Filings


Listed states reflect where the advisor is authorized to serve clients under state regulations.

IAR
means the advisor is registered as an Investment Advisor Representative in this state and is authorized to provide investment advice to clients there.
RR
indicates the advisor is registered as a Registered Representative in this state, allowing them to offer securities such as stocks, bonds, and mutual funds through a broker-dealer.

Visual representation of state registrations

RR
Arizona
(1/17/2025)
RR
Arkansas
(9/24/2024)
RR
Florida
(6/9/2023)
RR
Georgia
(8/6/2025)
RR
Louisiana
(9/24/2024)
IAR
Michigan
(2/17/2017)
RR
Michigan
(5/1/2017)
RR
Missouri
(9/7/2023)
RR
Montana
(6/12/2024)
RR
Nevada
(1/9/2025)
RR
North Carolina
(7/5/2023)
RR
Ohio
(4/2/2018)
RR
Oklahoma
(9/24/2024)
RR
Texas
(4/22/2024)
IAR
Texas
(4/23/2024)

Exams


State Security Law Exam
RR
Series 63
Date: 5/1/2017
Uniform Securities Agent State Law Examination
State Security Law Exam
General Industry/Product Exam
RR
Series 7TO
Date: 3/2/2024
General Securities Representative Examination
General Industry/Product Exam
General Industry/Product Exam
SRO Registrations
RR
FINRA

Current Firm


CI
CAMBRIDGE INVESTMENT RESEARCH ADVISORS, INC.
AXIOM WEALTH PARTNERS | WITS FINANCIAL | WHITE & ASSOCIATES | THE AMERIFLEX GROUP (TAG) | TAG WEALTH | TAG ADVISORS | TAG | SUNRIZE RETIREMENT & FINANCIAL SERVICES | SUMMIT FINANCIAL SOLUTIONS | SUMMIT FINANCIAL & INSURANCE SERVICES LLC | SUMMIT FINANCIAL & INSURANCE SERVICES | STATELINE WEALTH ADVISORS | RIPCORD WEALTH | RIPCORD PARTNERS | PREFERRED PARTNERS | PIVOTAL FINANCIAL ADVISORS LLC | PARTNERS IN PLANNING, LLC | PARAGON FINANCIAL, LLC | JORDAN CREEK FINANCIAL SOLUTIONS | GATEWAY NW WEALTH ADVISORS | GATEWAY FINANCIAL SERVICES, INC | GATEWAY FINANCIAL ADVISORS, LLC | GATEWAY FINANCIAL ADVISORS | FINANCIAL INDEPENDENCE WEALTH MANAGEMENT, LLC | DUNCAN FINANCIAL GROUP, INC | DUNCAN FINANCIAL GROUP LLC | DUNCAN FINANCIAL GROUP | DUNCAN ADVISOR RESOURCES | CORE NORTH CAPITAL PLANNING | CANTELLA CAPITAL GROUP LLC | CANTELLA | CAMBRIDGE INVESTMENT RESEARCH ADVISORS, INC. | CAMBRIDGE | AXIOM WEALTH PARTNERS, LLC

CRD#: 134139 / SEC#: 801-63930

RIA
Registered Investment Advisory firm - (2/3/2005 Approved)
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Contact information


Main Address
1776 Pleasant Plain Rd., Fairfield, IA 52556-8757
Mailing Address
Phone number
(641) 472-5100
Established
Firm type
Fiscal year end
# of Employees
3,361

SEC notice filing (53 States and Territories)


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Documents


Customer Relationship Summary (CRS / SEC)Latest Form ADV

Part 2 Brochures

CIRA ADV 2A (9/8/2025)

Regulatory assets under management


Total Number of Accounts438,414
AUM (Assets Under Management)$ 102,413,096,032

Accountant surprise examination report


Filing DateForm ADV-E CoverForm ADV-E Report
12/09/2024
Cover Page
04/29/2024

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Company Information


CAMBRIDGE INVESTMENT RESEARCH ADVISORS, INC.

CRD#: 134139Ann Arbor, MI 48106

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